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Sturges ‘pauses’ attempt to change Land Development Code

Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges is pausing his efforts to change the city’s Land Development Code, which critics say would increase the amount of houses that could be built in the city. Last year, Sturges asked city staff be directed to amend LDC 1.03.04 and 1.03.05.
Theresa Duncan, Fernandina Beach Main Street Board chair, left, and Nathalie Wu, owner of Wicked Bao. Submitted

Theresa Duncan, Fernandina Beach Main Street Board chair, left, and Nathalie Wu, owner of Wicked Bao. Submitted

Fernandina Beach Main Street awards its first façade grant

Theresa Duncan, Fernandina Beach Main Street (FBMS) Board chair, recently presented its first Façade Improvement Program Matching Grant award to Nathalie Wu with Wicked Bao. The matching grant was used to fund exterior renovations to the building located at 232 N. Second St.
Teachers from Wildlight Elementary School were recently recognized for turning their classrooms into magical learning spaces. From left, Chritina Steffen, Laura Smith, Victoria Rowell, Heather Rowan, Kori Long, Ashley Hawkins, Missy Fancher, Corinna Ballard, Amber Bovinette, Michelle Chambers and Sarah Ray. Photo by Tracy McCormick-Dishman/News-Leader

Teachers from Wildlight Elementary School were recently recognized for turning their classrooms into magical learning spaces. From left, Chritina Steffen, Laura Smith, Victoria Rowell, Heather Rowan, Kori Long, Ashley Hawkins, Missy Fancher, Corinna Ballard, Amber Bovinette, Michelle Chambers and Sarah Ray. Photo by Tracy McCormick-Dishman/News-Leader

Teachers and wrestlers honored for excellence at school board meeting

At the recent Nassau County School Board meeting, Superintendent of Schools Kathy Burns recognized teachers from Wildlight Elementary School, and principal of Yulee Middle School, George Raysor, recognized student-athletes for their efforts in the Florida high school boys state wrestling...
A meeting was held Monday to receive questions, get information and organize effects to stop plans for a bioethanol plant to be built in the RYAM plant in Fernandina Beach. Speakers said community efforts directed to local and state government can make a difference and encouraged concerned citizens to make their voices heard. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

A meeting was held Monday to receive questions, get information and organize effects to stop plans for a bioethanol plant to be built in the RYAM plant in Fernandina Beach. Speakers said community efforts directed to local and state government can make a difference and encouraged concerned citizens to make their voices heard. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Community organizes to stop bioethanol plant

People who are concerned with plans to build a bioethanol plant in Fernandina Beach say they will protest to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to the city commission and at the ballot box during the city commission election this year.
Jacques Shelton with Best in Class Countach. Photo by B. Douglas/Autoeditor

Jacques Shelton with Best in Class Countach. Photo by B. Douglas/Autoeditor

Bringing a childhood fantasy to life

Just like thousands of other young boys, Jacques Shelton had a poster of a Lamborghini Countach on his bedroom wall while growing up in Fernandina Beach.
Nassau County Supervisor of Elections

Nassau County Supervisor of Elections

Election day reminders

Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Janet Adkins shares important election reminders with voters ahead of the quickly approaching March 19, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election. 3,455 vote-by-mail ballots have been returned to the Elections Office.
Sheriff Bill Leeper and Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns announced the “Laced and Lethal” campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and crack down on its distribution. Submitted

Sheriff Bill Leeper and Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns announced the “Laced and Lethal” campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and crack down on its distribution. Submitted

NCSO and Nassau County School District Launch “Laced and Lethal” Campaign to Combat Fentanyl Crisis

You may have noticed these new “Laced and Lethal” banners posted outside our local schools throughout Nassau County. That’s because the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and Nassau County School District are joining forces to take aim at the deadly fentanyl crisis impacting the community.
Callahan Cookie Company's decorated Easter egg cookie can be found at the Wildlight Market Place. Submitted

Callahan Cookie Company's decorated Easter egg cookie can be found at the Wildlight Market Place. Submitted

Two amazing markets are planned for Saturday

Fishing is a great way to secure a healthy protein source for your family or friends in a seaside community such as ours. Smoking fish is a method of preservation that has been practiced for thousands of years.
RYAM says this process for producing bioethanol will decrease emissions at its Fernandina Beach plant by using spent sulfite liquor, a byproduct of its manufacturing process, to create the substance, which can be used as fuel by vehicles that has been modified to use it. Submitted

RYAM says this process for producing bioethanol will decrease emissions at its Fernandina Beach plant by using spent sulfite liquor, a byproduct of its manufacturing process, to create the substance, which can be used as fuel by vehicles that has been modified to use it. Submitted

Department of Environmental Protection says it will issue bioethanol permit

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has told Rayonier Performance Fibers (RYAM) that it intends to issue an air quality permit which would allow the construction of a bioethanol production facility inside the company’s Fernandina Beach plant.